Antarctic Women's Expedition: Fly the Drake

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

10 days

Departures

Vessels

Sylvia Earle

Price:

On Request

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Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM to attend an important briefing in the evening.

  • Transfer to a hotel where you will meet Aurora Expeditions representatives.

  • Collect luggage cabin tags and receive information about embarkation and local dining options.

  • Explore Punta Arenas, a city with a rich cultural history, offering local and international cuisine.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

  • Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting).

  • The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Upon arrival, transfer to the Sylvia Earle via Zodiac.

  • Settle into your cabin and attend safety briefings.

Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

  • Experience 18-24 hours of daylight, allowing for busy days with multiple excursions.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises, landings, and optional activities like kayaking or polar plunging.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, historic sites, and enjoy wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, whales, and more.

Day 9-10: Return Journey

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula based on weather and ice conditions.

  • Prepare for departure from King George Island.

  • Fly back to Punta Arenas, Chile, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM to attend an important briefing in the evening.

  • Transfer to a hotel where you will meet Aurora Expeditions representatives.

  • Collect luggage cabin tags and receive information about embarkation and local dining options.

  • Explore Punta Arenas, a city with a rich cultural history, offering local and international cuisine.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

  • Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting).

  • The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Upon arrival, transfer to the Sylvia Earle via Zodiac.

  • Settle into your cabin and attend safety briefings.

Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

  • Experience 18-24 hours of daylight, allowing for busy days with multiple excursions.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises, landings, and optional activities like kayaking or polar plunging.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, historic sites, and enjoy wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, whales, and more.

Day 9-10: Return Journey

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula based on weather and ice conditions.

  • Prepare for departure from King George Island.

  • Fly back to Punta Arenas, Chile, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

Inclusions

Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM to attend an important briefing in the evening.

  • Transfer to a hotel where you will meet Aurora Expeditions representatives.

  • Collect luggage cabin tags and receive information about embarkation and local dining options.

  • Explore Punta Arenas, a city with a rich cultural history, offering local and international cuisine.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

  • Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting).

  • The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Upon arrival, transfer to the Sylvia Earle via Zodiac.

  • Settle into your cabin and attend safety briefings.

Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

  • Experience 18-24 hours of daylight, allowing for busy days with multiple excursions.

  • Participate in Zodiac cruises, landings, and optional activities like kayaking or polar plunging.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, historic sites, and enjoy wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, whales, and more.

Day 9-10: Return Journey

  • Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula based on weather and ice conditions.

  • Prepare for departure from King George Island.

  • Fly back to Punta Arenas, Chile, concluding the expedition.

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1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

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